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August 6, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V618000
Broken Shaft Seal May Cause Loss of Power Steering
A loss of power steering assist may increase the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V618
Manufacturer Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc.
Components STEERING
Potential Number of Units Affected 8
Summary
Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc. (Custom Fire) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Spartan Gladiator and Metrostar emergency vehicles. Pressure may build in the power steering pump and break the shaft seal, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
Remedy
Spartan will remove and replace the power steering pump, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact Custom Fire’s customer service at 1-715-294-2555.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
6 Affected Products
Vehicles
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
| CUSTOM FIRE | SPARTAN GLADIATOR | 2019-2021 |
| CUSTOM FIRE | SPARTAN METROSTAR | 2019-2021 |
7 Associated Documents
Recall 573 Report- Amendment 3
RCLRPT-21V618-3002.PDF 214.232KB
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Recall 573 Report- Amendment 2
RCLRPT-21V618-2651.PDF 214.235KB
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Recall 573 Report- Amendment 1
RCLRPT-21V618-3342.PDF 214.033KB
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Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-21V618-3636.pdf 647.093KB
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Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-21V618-5908.PDF 214.004KB
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Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2021-3
RCLQRT-21V618-9192.PDF 211.147KB
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Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2021-4
RCLQRT-21V618-4553.PDF 211.244KB
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